District 8 Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.
Bui Vien Walking Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Dong Khoi Street
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Things to do
Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels Full-Day Excursion
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Morning Cu Chi Tunnels - Join Small Group By Van
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Tour
Saigon History & Cu Chi Tunnels with War Museum 1-Day Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta VIP Tour by Limousine
Top hotels in District 8
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
Excellent service, delicious food, great location.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Saigon
Great staff, clean room, and great location
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
You get exactly what you pay for. You want a LV hotel experience, safe, upscale, and hospitality like second to none, then this is the hotel to come to. You’re not saving money but the experience is something you can only get here.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Nikko Saigon
Excellent service.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Rex Hotel
Good location!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Great services, friendly staff and food are amazing.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around District 8
District 5
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda while in the area.
District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
District 4
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in District 4. You might want to make time for a stop at Saigon River or Vinh Khanh Food Street.
District 3
District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre.
Nguyen Thai Binh
If you're spending some time in Nguyen Thai Binh, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street are top sights worth seeing.
District 8 Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in District 8 by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Ho Chi Minh City neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Ben Thanh Market
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Landmark 81
- War Remnants Museum
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Saigon River
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
